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Exact Details and Fit of the Oushak Rug Runner

A Classic Turkish Runner

Design and Condition Overview

Size
2'6" x 4'9"
Design
Single center hexagonal medallion, quatrefoil blossoms
Colors
Antique ivory, beige, cream, pale cantaloup melon blush, cherry red, dusty saffron yellow
Condition
Wear consistent with vintage age; heavy abrashes and wear to foundation and knot heads
Edges
Machine bound sides and ends, fully secured
Origin
Turkey, circa 1950s
Cleaning
Recently professionally cleaned

What arrives

One 2.5x5 Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Scale and Placement Considerations

For Lower Traffic Interiors

Place in lower-traffic interior areas such as entryways, hallways, or beside beds to maintain condition and allow the rug's character to be appreciated.

Precision in Delivery

Shipping and Returns

Ships UPS Ground within 1-3 Business Days with Tracking and Insurance

Ships via UPS Ground within 1-3 business days; packages include tracking and insurance. Freight shipping arranged on best bid if required.

30-Day Returns Policy with No Restocking or Label Fees

Returns accepted within 30 days with no restocking or label fees; customer must initiate return within 3 days of receiving the return label.
2.5x5 Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner laid flat showing central hexagonal floral medallion and distressed wear

Soft history underfoot

A mellow lattice of antique ivory, melon blush, and dusty saffron, thinned by time into a quiet, lived-in glow.

Found warmth

A runner that remembers

One-of-a-kind, softly faded

Rooms with hard edges and echoing floors often feel unfinished. The 2.5x5 Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner brings a grounded note with its single hexagonal medallion and gentle abrash. Worn areas and peeking knot heads read as character rather than flaw, settling a space without asking for attention.

Patina that calms

Color lives here in whispers—antique ivory, pale cantaloupe blush, cherry red at the border—inviting light to pool rather than glare. Hand knotted in Turkey circa 1950s, it carries a human cadence, the kind that slows a hallway pass or kitchen pause. Sized at 2'6" x 4'9", it tucks into the places where life actually happens.

For the collector at home

Someone who prefers honest wear, nuanced color, and a runner suited to a quieter, lower-traffic nook.

Where it lives well

Lay it deeper inside the home—by a reading chair, at a bedroom threshold, or along a sunlit corridor where feet move softly.
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About Old New House®

Hand-Selected Rugs with Five Generations of Expertise

Old New House® brings a generational eye to hand‑picked vintage and antique rugs. Dave draws on a four‑generation line on his mother’s side and a five‑generation lineage on his father’s side in designing, manufacturing and importing hand knotted rugs dating to the mid‑1800s. Together with Melissa—who photographs and edits every listing—they curate each textile and also make one‑of‑a‑kind furniture and pillows. Operating from a flagship showroom in the NYC suburbs and balancing family life with two young children, they prioritize quality, craftsmanship, and the decorative story behind each piece. If you want authentic hand‑knotted construction presented with thoughtful photography and considered editing, Old New House® offers highly curated, sustainable‑luxury choices that sit comfortably in modern interiors.
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Questions About This Rug?

Frequently Asked

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures 2'6" x 4'9".
What is the age and origin?
It’s a hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner from the 1950s.
How would you describe the colors?
Antique ivory, beige, cream, pale cantaloupe melon blush, cherry red, and dusty saffron yellow with noticeable abrash.
What is the condition?
It shows wear to the foundation and knot heads with machine-bound, secure sides and ends.
Where should it be placed in the home?
It’s best suited for a lower-traffic area deeper inside the home.